Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs
Source: ABC News
SAN FRANCISCO -- Apple disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs that could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices.
Apple released two security reports about the issue on Wednesday, although they didnt receive wide attention outside of tech publications.
Apples explanation of the vulnerability means a hacker could get full admin access" to the device. That would allow intruders to impersonate the device's owner and subsequently run any software in their name, said Rachel Tobac, CEO of SocialProof Security.
Read more: https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/apple-warns-security-flaw-iphones-ipads-macs-88567869
mucifer
(23,535 posts)Martin68
(22,791 posts)update.
Montauk6
(8,075 posts)Don't mind if I do. Thanks for the tip (downloading now).
speak easy
(9,241 posts)Deuxcents
(16,190 posts)Did I miss the instructions?
mucifer
(23,535 posts)Deuxcents
(16,190 posts)Deuce
(959 posts)C Moon
(12,212 posts)It would show up in your Settings area as a red exclamation point.
IthinkThereforeIAM
(3,076 posts)... and am on iOS 12.5.5 and it says, "your software is up to date". An app or two cannot be updated because it is, "too old", ha. Works fine, looks as new as the day I got back when iPhone 6 was the latest version. I have never had any security issues with it, using Lookout and updates when I get the red dot.
I qualify for a new iPhone from my provider, waiting for the snail mail letter from them; post office returned it because they did not add my PO Box number, so I will see what they offer.
PS: I do not use any Facebook/Meta apps on my iPhone nor games, it is a PHONE.
summer_in_TX
(2,735 posts)I have an iPhone 11 and did so about 3 days ago and don't see a newer update available, so maybe I'm caught up.
C Moon
(12,212 posts)yardwork
(61,599 posts)OAITW r.2.0
(24,455 posts)Don't mindlessly click links
Use strong passwords
unc70
(6,110 posts)You do not need to do anything to trigger either the Apple or Google exploits. Don't wait; update.
ZonkerHarris
(24,221 posts)Hekate
(90,648 posts)Have forwarded this to Mister Hekate, who is my tech support
usonian
(9,778 posts)None of it. With one exception.
Only OpenBSD operating system is. Paranoid folks ought to run it on computers, and some compatible laptops.
https://www.openbsd.org/index.html
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenBSD
Details on request. I just wanted to point out that there is one operating system that is designed by security freaks rather than marketing folks pushing "features" out the door, or as we say "throwing software over a wall", ready or not.
Hermit-The-Prog
(33,328 posts)usonian
(9,778 posts)More than you ever wanted to know about computing daemons here:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daemon_(computing)
BumRushDaShow
(128,892 posts)ItsjustMe
(11,230 posts)Devastating "NUCLEAR-TIER" Apple Exploit Found
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10965543
unc70
(6,110 posts)From The Register:
https://www.theregister.com/2022/08/17/google_chrome_bug/
Whatever hardware and software you are using, update now!
NCjack
(10,279 posts)usonian
(9,778 posts)This applies to regular consumers. First, these 2Gb plus updates, every one, it seems, are brutal on people with cellular internet, a la mi-fi, where each one is a significant piece of the data quota. And the only way to stop an ios device from downloading updates is to never leave it charging with data turned on. Or to fill up memory.
Older devices just don't get security updates.
Try dragging an imac into the library to use high speed internet.
You have to be really clever to download system updaters on macs so that one dmg can be used to update multiple systems. So the gigabytes are repeatedly downloaded. Apple used to offer thumb drives with installers, but it's easier to assume that everyone has high speed internet with unlimited data caps.
How digital "infrastructure" gets improved is still an open question in many areas, and industry self-policing has a sordid history.
Just saying. I "upgraded" from cellular to DSL (!) and pay $25 or more a month for a landline phone I have no use for, but the same internet costs more without the unwanted landline phone.
mahatmakanejeeves
(57,413 posts)I am now in the "Preparing Update..." stage.
usonian
(9,778 posts)One said it would take a day to download, and thats with decent wired internet.
Since I was on cellular internet for a while, there are lots of these to catch up with.
Thanks anyway, the two newest devices updated expeditiously, with no bricking.
(Did I forget to back up? No, the older macOS wont back up the latest iOS, and I refuse to use iCloud backup, because Apple has an encryption key to iCloud backups and hands them over to authorities via a portal, right. Nothing could possibly go wrong.)
Hence the need for MacOS updates, the gigantic ones.
Maraya1969
(22,478 posts)I can't get the damn thing to restart. The button looks like it is stuck!
Fuck !
C Moon
(12,212 posts)usonian
(9,778 posts)I remember desperately pushing combinations of buttons yesterday or the day before when the device looked bricked. It came back. Just took a very long time.
Good luck. 🍀 I want to say make backups before updating, but my posts in this thread say why I dont. Yet. (Macs need upgrades in order to back up the lastest IOS versions and I dont use iCloud backups for privacy reasons)
FakeNoose
(32,634 posts)It might be easier to get a new phone than trying to constantly update the older ones.
In other words: planned obsolescence.
All electronic devices can be hacked.
Updates and simple safety precautions protect all digital users.
Do you think that Android and PC makers don't want to sell new equipment?
Your bias against Apple is illogical.
LudwigPastorius
(9,137 posts)It's not easier.
Updating an old iPhone requires that you do absolutely nothing.
usonian
(9,778 posts)Trying to restore from an earlier backup.
Doesnt look like its working.
LudwigPastorius
(9,137 posts)Update installed last night.
No problems so far.
yardwork
(61,599 posts)mitch96
(13,895 posts)on apple phones b/c... well all "libs" own iPhones.....right?
Where the hell does he get this shit. He is a long time friend and we have a lot in common... but not politics..
The blessing is we don't talk politics, sports or religion... All else is fair game..
m
PJMcK
(22,034 posts)Yeah, that's the liberal left.
Bullshit.
mitch96
(13,895 posts)Wild blueberry
(6,625 posts)Updating mine now.
a non-techy
DFW
(54,365 posts)Every time I want to even make a simple phone call with the thing, I get the impression that it comes back and asks me first, yeah, man, but whats my motivation?